THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Calais
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Ferry journey with scenic views, outdoor seating, and a Club Lounge for a relaxed voyage. Includes a pet area and caters to both vehicle and foot passengers.
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Cross-channel ferry providing a break on long car journeys with clean facilities and a calm atmosphere, despite limited food variety and transportation options.
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- stephens473Nottingham, UK468 contributionsLove coming here and walking along the beach and break water particularly when its windy and there are big waves. Always so clean everywhere you go.
Love watching the Ferries coming i and out of the port.
The chip shop in the car park nearest the port is fabulous.Written 7 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - zodenglandEngland4 contributionsDefinitely worth a visit and worth another free first Sunday in every month. Great staff. Perfect coffee. Lovely ambience lots to see. Brilliant museum and up to date.Written 1 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bournville2009London, UK130 contributionsIf visiting Calais I would highly recommend this enormous robotic dragon ride (La Compagnie du Dragon), it takes a tour along the Calais beach front which actually makes a very nice view,it makes sounds and noises of a real dragon and even spits water and fire. There is also a commentator on board describing briefly the mechanics and detail that’s been put into inventing it absolutely brilliant and well worth the money x2 adults & x1 child £26 age 3 and under go free.
I would recommend booking in advance online as it gets booked up very quicklyWritten 8 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ITM U1 contributionWe did a day trip, used to be called a booze cruise, last Monday 14 October to stock up for Christmas. We now shop at Pidou March rather than Calais Wine superstore, cheaper plus if you spend over ÂŁ250 you get free ferry travel!
We were very impressed with the 2 new ships we travelled on.
Extremely quiet, no vibrations when manoeuvring plus very light and airy. Yes they are functional but they are built to do a job.
Speedy loading and off loading at each end. No doubt it will take longer in the peak season.
Only used the Food Markets for drinks. I struggled with the ordering process on the return trip. Did not understand how to get the menu to view. After I asked for help, the staff member
showed me how to access the screen. This is fine if you are a youngster who is used to ordering food at MacDonalds or similar, but I think a wall mounted step by step idiots guide would be beneficial. The coffee was nice finally.
Quiet Lounge is a nice feature although already some of the reclining seats had broken. I wonder how long they will last?
Certainly you see far less staff. Last time we travelled they seemed mostly Asian but were very helpful and friendly. This time they seemed mostly East European and less helpful, surly almost. But if you want to compete on a level playing field with your competitors then you have to employ to their standards.
So overall, the new ships are a vast improvement even over the two more recent Spirit ships.Written 17 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - QueenbeeLondon, UK120 contributions£7 euro for two.There is a guide but there wasn’t one on a Sunday when we went.Nonetheless there are lots of signs.u enter the hotel , go to the 4 th floor where u buy a ticket, then you can either walk the stairs or go in a lift to the top.It’s a great stop especially if u have a hour or more before boarding the shuttle bk to the ukWritten 2 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Green_not_meanHigh Wycombe30 contributionsVery good museum, although space on wall for additional languages almost all in french, I was saddened to be unable to read about the members local resistance. staff very helpfulWritten 6 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aritro D9 contributionsThere is a lot of history associated with this statue, going back to the 100 Years' War. This has iconic meaning to the inhabitants of this region.Written 5 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Annelies M10 contributionsNice view of Calais, North Sea and the cliffs of Dover. Guide present. About 260 steps; steps were in good shapeWritten 27 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stephenbkk20156Okayama Prefecture, Japan695 contributionsThey had warned me at the tourist information office that the church wasn't always open. Luckily for me, it was when I got there.
Extensive garden. A little overgrown, but pleasant to walk through. Imposing church building, viewable from several different angles. So far, so good.
Inside, it FELT old. Not unpleasant, just as though it had seen a lot of history and, unlike many churches in the area, not been strongly affected by it. Old,old stones, still in their original places. Old pictures. Some comfortable modern touches, but not so far removed from its medieval origins that I couldn't imagine them.
Fairly, plain and simple compared with other churches we had encountered in France, but bags of atmosphere.
Blinking back into the daylight, like arriving from another time. The gardens again. Quiet neighbourhood. Not many tourists make it here, it seems. Glad I did.Written 2 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - belgianguy1Bruges, Belgium13,370 contributionsNice looking statue, situated in the center of town, on a big square... relaxing to hangout here...check out the nearby tour de gouet, a medieval watchtower, located just next to itWritten 21 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- padrerayThetford, UK1,815 contributionsWe made a visit to this museum the center point of our break in Calais. It is rather small, but of really good quality. There is street parking outside along the Park Richelieu and a disabled bay around the side of the building.Disabled access to the main gallery and reception is via a ramp which has a switchback layout so a bit of turning on the way up. The toilets are down one floor and accessible by a lift. The Rodin Gallery was closed for renovation, but the rest of the collection was available to view. The visit itself was free. This may not be a hidden gem, but it is a worthwhile experience and one that should be had if in the city.Written 5 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nanette132Brisbane, Australia198 contributionsLovely quiet park just opposite the majestic townhall and bellfry. Flowers and shrubs are well maintained and there is a beautiful fountain. There is lots of seating and a few groups of men were playing a game of bocce on the weekend. Children were enjoying the playground equipment. But the best hidden treasure is War Museum tucked away in the foliage. It was E6 for seniors and we thoroughly enjoyed the viewing of all the displays in the 22 rooms of the largest German bunker in Europe, we were given a free audio guide. The closest public toilets are across the road at the town hall.Written 19 May 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Matt SLondon, UK395 contributionsSaw this when on my way to a restaurant nearby. Great piece of history. Small plaque nearby tells you all about it.
Worth a visit if you’ve also got something else to do nearbyWritten 31 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jules406 contributionsWent right to the top and walked round to admire view if Calais from different angles. It was a bit dull but nonetheless breathtaking. Would definitely recommend going to the top. There is a lift and cater for disabled which is a bonusWritten 22 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- belgianguy1Bruges, Belgium13,370 contributionsThis park is centrally located in the town of Calais, not far from the railway station... it's nice and green and clean, very well maintained...check out the statue of Churchill and de Gaulle here, quite impressive!Written 21 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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